UAE Price
AED 1,350
India Price
₹54,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2020
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro 512GB is Apple's 2020 smartphone featuring a 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) chipset. It comes with a 2815 mAh battery. At AED 1,350 in the UAE and ₹54,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The iPhone 12 Pro 512GB excels with its 1200-nit peak brightness OLED display, delivering unmatched HDR clarity outdoors, and the A14 Bionic’s 5nm chip sustains 60fps gaming for hours without throttling. Its 512GB storage accommodates 4K ProRes video without compromise. Ideal for professional videographers editing on-device with Final Cut Pro, or those needing 5G+Wi-Fi 6 reliability in high-density urban networks like Dubai or Mumbai. Its weakness? No ProMotion display—still locked at 60Hz, making scrolling feel dated next to 120Hz rivals. In UAE at AED 1350, it’s competitive because it’s among the last 512GB iPhones sold new with MagSafe and iOS 17.4 support, offering future-proofed wireless charging via Qi2. In India at ₹54900, it’s overpriced: the same storage tier in Pixel 8 Pro or OnePlus 12 costs ₹15000 less with faster charging and higher refresh rates, making this a premium relic, not a smart buy.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 2815 mAh (10.78 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update |
| Battery Capacity | 2815 mAh |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2341 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2341 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 512 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue |
| Models | A2407, A2341, A2406, A2408, iPhone13,3 |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 256.00 / £ 199.00 / € 279.10 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 596244 (v8) GeekBench: 4056 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -24.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 81h |
| Announced | 2020, October 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, October 23 |
| OS | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iPhone 12 Pro.
It may still be worth buying if you find it at a deep discount, as it remains a reliable device with strong software support. However, newer models offer better battery life and performance, so consider your budget and usage needs carefully.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro 512GB is priced at AED 1350 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and select online stores.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro 512GB is priced at ₹54900 in India. It can be purchased through Apple's official channels and certified resellers.
The camera system delivers excellent photo and video quality with advanced computational photography and Night mode. It captures sharp, detailed images even in low light and supports 4K video recording at up to 60 fps.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, calls, and camera use. Heavy usage may require a midday charge, but it supports fast and wireless charging for convenience.
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